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Individual Philanthropy Advisor Jobs at St. Louis Area Foodbank

Individual Philanthropy Advisor Jobs at St. Louis Area Foodbank

Sample Individual Philanthropy Advisor Job Description

Individual Philanthropy Advisor

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Individual Philanthropy Advisor

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Philanthropy Employees Supervised: N/A


General Description/Position Summary

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is adding an Individual Philanthropy Advisor to our dynamic and growing Philanthropy team! The Individual Philanthropy Advisor has the primary responsibility of raising funds that best support the St. Louis Area Foodbank's mission through building meaningful relationships and managing an existing portfolio of individual donors while engaging additional prospects.


Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy, the Individual Philanthropy Advisor will develop and implement strategies and tactics to:

  • Increase donor engagement and giving through high-quality cultivation, asks, and stewardship across a portfolio of approximately 150 relationships.
    • Activities include phone calls, virtual and in-person meetings, presentations, emails, letter distributions, and event attendance.
  • Identify prospects: organize and execute appropriate strategies for developing new individual relationships that best support financial giving.
  • Implement planned giving and legacy giving best practices into overall individual giving strategies.
  • Deliver custom cultivation strategies and stewardship to partners, leveraging the expertise and strengths of teams and departments across the Foodbank organization.
  • Accurately maintain account records, including all activities, asks, presentations and outcomes in the Foodbank's Customer Relations Management (CRM) system, Raiser's Edge.
  • Engage donor participation in the full range of the Foodbank's events and programs such as: volunteering, special events and referrals.
  • Represent St. Louis Area Foodbank at external functions.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience working in a non-profit/community impact Philanthropy department is required.
  • Passion for the Foodbank mission and a desire to excel in philanthropy and fundraising work.
  • A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
  • Strong public speaking/presentation skills.
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications such as but not limited to: Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
  • Effective communication skills (oral & written).
  • Ability to collect and analyze data to guide effective decision making.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

The impact you will make...

Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.


At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to create a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois where no one goes to bed hungry. With the dedicated partnership of over 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.


Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.


What we can offer you...

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including:

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
  • 403b plan with amazing company match
  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more!)

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

Special events and other projects related to this position may require evening and/or weekend work. Meeting attendance may require overnight travel.


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.


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